SmartSuite Named Global SaaS Product of the Year by StartUp Grind at 2024 Global Conference

We are thrilled to announce that SmartSuite has been honored as the Global SaaS Product of the Year at the 2024 Startup Grind Global Conference, held in Redwood City, California, this past May. Selected from over 600 startups worldwide, this award is a significant milestone for us and a testament to the innovative work management solutions we provide.

‍About StartUp Grind and the Global Conference
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StartUp Grind is one of the most respected and influential organizations in the startup ecosystem. With a community of over 3.5 million entrepreneurs across 600 cities, StartUp Grind is known for fostering innovation, collaboration, and growth among startups worldwide. Their annual Global Conference in Silicon Valley is a premier event, drawing founders, investors, and thought leaders from around the globe.
This year’s conference featured more than 140 startup exhibitors from 30+ countries, showcasing the latest innovations in technology, business, and beyond. The event also included keynote speakers and panel discussions with industry giants such as Tim Draper, founder of Draper Associates, and Romain Huet, Head of Developer Experience at OpenAI. The diversity and caliber of startups presented highlight the significant achievement of being recognized among them.

‍SmartSuite’s Vision and Innovation
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SmartSuite is proud to be at the forefront of AI-enabled work management. Our platform is designed to empower businesses to manage any process or project seamlessly on a single platform, regardless of industry or company size. With integrated AI capabilities, SmartSuite enhances workflow customization, allowing teams to work smarter, not harder.As a truly global product, SmartSuite is available in 15 languages and is trusted by customers in over 100 countries. Our global reach reflects our commitment to providing a versatile, user-friendly solution that meets the needs of diverse industries worldwide.

‍The Problem with the Current No-Code Space
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The rapid growth of easy-to-purchase “no-code” point solutions has been a double-edged sword for businesses. While these tools are effective at solving specific business needs, they are creating new challenges:

• Disconnected workflows
• Siloed and unsecured data
• Lack of visibility across the business
• Decreased collaboration between teams
• Fragmented access controls
• Constant need for integration between products
• Increased software subscription fees
• Complexity in employee on/off-boarding
• Lack of industry compliance

These challenges are becoming increasingly difficult to manage as businesses continue to adopt more point solutions. It’s our belief that the SaaS landscape will significantly change over the next 2-4 years. We foresee businesses moving towards AI-empowered work management platforms that can manage the majority of their business processes on a single platform.

‍The Solution: A Business Operating System
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We believe the solution lies in what we call a “Business Operating System” – a platform that enables organizations to manage most business workflows seamlessly. For such a system to be effective, it must provide at least 85% of the capabilities available in the following product categories:

• Business Process Automation
• Project Management
• Document Management
• Workflow Collaboration
• Data Automation/Data Integration
• Business Analytics and Reporting
• Data Collection (Forms)
• File Management
• Security, Governance & Compliance

SmartSuite is designed with this vision in mind, offering a comprehensive, integrated solution that addresses these challenges and more. By unifying these capabilities on a single platform, we enable businesses to streamline operations, enhance collaboration, and ensure compliance, all while reducing costs and complexity.

‍Quote from StartUp Grind
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Derek Andersen, CEO and Co-founder of StartUp Grind, commented on the award: “SmartSuite has demonstrated exceptional innovation and growth in the SaaS space. Their platform’s ability to streamline work management across various business processes truly sets them apart, and we are excited to see their continued success.”

‍Jon Darbyshire's Reflections
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Jon Darbyshire, Founder and CEO of SmartSuite, shared his thoughts on winning the award: “This recognition from StartUp Grind is a validation of our team’s hard work and innovative spirit. Our goal at the conference was to connect with other industry leaders and showcase how SmartSuite is transforming collaborative work management. Winning this award reinforces our commitment to driving innovation and helping businesses achieve their goals with our platform.”

‍What’s Next for SmartSuite?
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As we celebrate this achievement, we are more motivated than ever to continue innovating and expanding our platform’s capabilities. Over the next few years, we aim to further enhance our AI features, expand our global reach, and solidify our position as a leader in work management solutions.We invite you to explore what makes SmartSuite a standout solution by starting a free trial today. Discover how our platform can revolutionize the way your team collaborates and manages projects.

‍Join Us on Our Journey
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This award marks a significant chapter in SmartSuite’s journey, and we are excited to share it with you. Stay tuned for more updates as we continue to push the boundaries of what’s possible in work management.